Ottawa ON Family Dentist Blog

Jan
11

How Does Invisalign Work?

WHAT IS INVISALIGN? Invisalign® is a custom-made aligner that is interchanged roughly every two weeks for a period of six to eighteen months, or longer depending on the severity of misalignment. IS INVISALIGN A BETTER SOLUTION THAN TRADITIONAL METAL BRACES?…

Nov
30

Stay Informed: Professional Teeth Whitening

What Is The Iveri Whitening System? As part of our comprehensive dental services, Dr. Barakat offers in-office Iveri teeth whitening treatments. The Iveri whitening system uses a dentist formulated gel containing the whitening agent hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide. The…

Oct
31

Benefits From Traditional Braces

Crooked teeth or a misaligned bite can impact your appearance and create a range of complex dental complications.  Crooked teeth are often the underlying cause of complex dental concerns, such as an imbalanced bite, worn teeth, and TMJ symptoms. Are Traditional…

Sep
28

Dr. Barakat Talks Cosmetic Dentistry and Self-Confidence

One of Dr. Ami Barakat's favorite parts of practicing cosmetic dentistry is helping patients rejuvenate and restore the appearance of their natural smiles. He recently spoke about this topic in his new book Perfecting Smiles Changing Lives, and more with award-winning radio…

Aug
31

The Importance of Straightening Crooked Teeth

Crooked teeth are one of the most common reasons patients visit the dentist. Straightening crooked teeth can not only improve the appearance of your smile, but it can also improve the overall health of your smile. Early intervention for straightening crooked…

Jul
30

Is Invisalign Right For You?

Villanova Dental Studio in Stittsville, ON, we offer a full range of solution for addressing crooked teeth. One of the most popular solutions among adults is  Invisalign®, a clear braces system used to straighten crooked teeth and address malocclusion. Invisalign allows patients to achieve a…